Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-05-10
ADJOURNED SINE DIE.
THE GOVERNOR SAYS HE Is READY TO QUIT
IPTHE LEGISLATURE Is
And EXPRESSES Himself Highly Pleased With the
Work Of the Extra SsSSiOR-A JOint Resolution
10 60 Out and Take Drink Objected To,
Strange 10 Ralats-NOtes.


SpcCtll IttrQfttIs % VIC LSeBteSe's
CHARLESTON, w. VA, May 9.-The
gavel fell and the Legislature of 1887, the
Legislature that will ever be memorable in
the political history of West Virginia, adj
iOurned sine de.
While at this extra session a man who
has ever been a consistent Democrat, an
able representative and an indetatigable
worker in the cause of West Virginia de-
velopment has been sacrificed, yet it is
generally conceded that the Democracy has
been strengthened, at all events harmon
lied.
Many of the members have already re-
turned or are en- route to their homes, and
by tomorrow night but few will be seen
on our streets.
THE GOVERNOR GRATIFIED.
The Governor expressed himself rs being
highly gratifed with the results of the
extra session, and returned his thanks in
a message with his hest wishes to every
member of the Legislature. Speaking of
the Governor in this connection caused
the inquiry to arise what Senator Switzer
meant by "wilIingitO quit" in the follow
ing characteristic report to the President
of the Senate on the part of the committee
appointed to inform the Governor that the
Senate was ready to adjourn, and to in
uuire If His EXcellency had any cOmmu-
uicatiOus to send in.
''NIr. President, as a member of the COM
mittee to inform the Governor under the
resolution Just passed. will say that His
Excellency informs US that he has no
further communication to send in and
also that he is willing to quit If we are"
WHO DIRECTED ?
An Intellectual attempt was made 20 or
paniZe "A third house but Delegate Peck did
not manage before adjournment TO get =
resolution that
WHEREAS, In all human probabilities
the Prohibition amendment would pass in
this State, therefore debarring the present
Legislature from going on bust together,
Resolrsd, That we all 90 out and take
drink while yet in session.
The resolution being objected to, al
though a most excellent one, by many
members, under the rules lies over.
The United States Court was adjourned
rather abruptly to-day until May 23rd.
The Hotel Ruffner will close its doors
after breakfast Saturday morning. This Is
much to be deplOred, and Is a blow for
the city.
An effort was made to-day to have the
time of granting license for the sale OF
intoxicants changed from the 23th TO the
9th, and ut one time it was thought 1t
was successful. The matter will be settled
in the morning but it is not thought the
change Will be made.
NOTES
The business of the session was virtually
finished Saturday night hut an adjourn
ment was necessary in order to enroll the
bllla.
Many of the members have already lett
for their home and the morning trains will |
take those remaining.
An important change was made in the
striking OF Jurors IN felony cases. Under |
the law rs passed prosecuting attorneys |
have the right 10 strike two from the |
pannel and the defendant six. The law !!
also repeals the law giving persons under
indictment for felony the right OF COntinu- |
ance at the first term and leaves the matter |
of continuance discretionary with the !
Court upon the usual af1idavits, etc.
Prof Joe Kramer and his band arrived |
here this evening TO play fora reception ana
ball, rs he claims 20 have been Informed, |
TO be given by Governor Wilson. No such
reception or ball was contemplated by the
Governor, and the mistake grew out OF
dispatch sent TO Kramer to he here on last
Wednesday night to play for the ball given
by the members of the Legislature to the
citizens OF Charleston. The telegram sent
from this place reads Wednesday night,
but Kramer says the telegram received by
him reads Monday, May 9th.
RoBERTSON TO GET 1T SURE.
I asked Governor Wilson tonight
whether he had made an appointment as
vet of Superintendent to the peniten-
tiary. The Governor replied that he had
not.
What truth is there" asked him,
''in the report that the appointment wOnld
he rendered Hon. Ed Robinson-of Wheel
ing:'
well, guess that 5 correct, " responded
the Governor.
The appointment is an assured fact.
The announcement will he made in day
or two.
Senator Kenna leaves in the morning for
Washington to remain about week.
Senator-elect Faulkner left this morning
for Parkersburg and home.
Those who claim to know say that Gov
ernOr Wilson will veto the bill for the
restoration OF money paid by dealers in
manufactured tobacco from May lst, on
the ground that the bill does not come
within the purview Of his proclamation
converting the extra session.
Governor Wilson has appointed Colonel
Frank Beckwith, Judge of the Thirteenth
Judicial Circuit vice Senator-elect Faulk-
ner. Col Beckwith leaves for his home
tonight.
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